Cabinet Appointments Stir GOP as Convention Nears
The Town Press Assn surveys Roosevelt’s coalition cabinet move with Stimson and Knox, noting GOP leaders’ mixed reactions and potential effects on the Republican national convention. It highlights delegate dynamics, the Dewey and Willkie factions, and early canvass results showing Secretary of State Miller leading in the primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town Press Assa
Roosevelt
Henry L. Stimson
Frank Knox
John D. Hamilton
Stimson and
Knox
Republican Party
Earl G. Miller
Mark G. Thornburg
Miller
Thornburg
Fenow
Rock Island Crew Moves to Decorah for Job
The Joe Potter construction crew moved to Decorah on Tuesday to complete a job while awaiting supplies. Several men and most of the women stayed in Elgin.
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Joe Potter
Decorah
Tues
Elgin
Bible School Program And Picnic At Highland Lutheran
Highland Lutheran church hosts a Sunday picnic dinner on June 30. Afternoon program features Bible school children with songs, recitations, dialogues, and solos led by Torkelson, West, Hanson, Larson, and Fascher, including titles The Bird Choir, Friendship, What I am Thankful For, Father We Thank Thee, The Rainbow of Promise, Summer is Here, and Boys of the Bible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland Lutheran Church
Bird Choir
Torkelson
Edna Nelson
Gerald Blockhus
Jack’ Hanson
Bobby Hanson
Leonard West
Marilyn West
Janice Torkelson
Ivan
Dean Torkelson
Doris Hanson
Dorothy
Marilyn West Cornet
Otis
Ivan Torkelson
Jack Hanson
Dean
Delores
Dorothy Torkelson
Lorraine Larson
Kenneth Fascher
Kenneth Larson
Ogbid
Travne Larson
Delores Torkelson
Russell Larson
Low-Head Dam Plans Advance On Turkey River
Dam construction on two low head structures at El kader along the Turkey river gains momentum with inclusion in the state conservation commission budget and NYA support. Dr. L A Meder reports plans may move quickly, aiming to start this summer and finish before fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turkey River
Elkader
Central States Power & Light Corp
L. A. Meder
State Conservation Commission
NYA
Clayton County Register
Body of Austa Durke Taken for Burial in Ilyria Cemetery
The body of Austa Durke aged about 50 was brought here for burial in Ilyria cemetery. Services were held yesterday afternoon. Miss Durke a former Omaha Nebraska school teacher, is a niece of Mrs Gee Gibson and Charles and Edgar Kimball.
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Austa Durke
Mlyria
Miss Durke
Omaha
Nebraska
Gee
Gibson
Charles
Edgar Kimball
Constance Hutchinson and Floyd Britt wed at Little Brown Church
Constance Hutchinson and Floyd M Britt were married Sunday at the Little Brown Church in a 10:30 a.m. ceremony performed by Rev. Hans com. The couple, from LaFayette Indiana, will reside at 1 Park Avenue in LaFayette after a wedding trip to Waterloo and Detroit. The bride is the daughter of Mrs Regina Hutchinson of Elgin. The reception followed at Klingmans cafe with guests including Mrs Ida Buttikofer and Dr H H Wolf.
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Constance Margaret Hutchinson I
Floyd M. Britt
LaFayette
Indiana
Little Brown Church
Hanscom
Lyle Light
Light
Britt
Regina Hutchinson
Elgin
Illinois
Cook Co. J
Chicago
Cleveland
Land
Ind
W. D. Britt
West LaFayette
Purdue University
Park Avenue
Klingman's Cafe
Lea
Ida Buttikofer
C. J. Robinson
B.C. Koof Arlington
Tatea City
Donia
Cingman
Cedar Falls
W Weibel
N. AL M. Weibel
Helen Muehipttaler
Roy Knight
M. Zurbrigger
Wm. Kent
E Grimmas
Columbian Ave
Oaki
Echo
Cleve Bennett
West Union Hospital
Walter Bovis
C. E. Cox
Postville
Edith Bauman
Legion Auxiliary Meeting Elgin to Participate in Centennial Program
The June American Legion Auxiliary meeting at Mrs. Perry Medberry’s home elected officers including Mrs. Walter Kohls as president and Mrs. R. A. Crider as vice president. Harvey Gilbertson spoke on Boys State. Flag Day and Constitution remarks followed. Elgin participants include Mrs. C. B. Schori who leads Episode 4 and cast members from Elgin such as Mrs. Robert Clothier and Eva Baumgartner for Episode 4 Medley of Fayette County and Episode 10 Finale performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Perry Medberry
John Falk
Frank Greenley
Walter Kohls
R. A. Crider
Walter Bovis
C. O. Torkelson
Oliver Torkelson
Sargeant-At-Arms
F. D. Welch
Sheldon Boyle
C. B.’ Schori
M. J. Blockhus
C-0
Terkelsoly
Harvey Gilbertson
Fayrtle County
Upper Iowa
Elgin
C. B. Schori
Fayette County
Schori
Robert Clothier
Hilda Meyer
Wilma Lehman
Gerald Schori
Eva Baumgartner
Hans Grether
Geraldine Schori
Exina Hunsberger
Thanks for Help And Patronage In Tilyria Community
The Tilyria community thanks Mr. Muehlethaler and Elgin High School for use of their chairs during homecoming and community day. Appreciation is extended to those outside the community whose cooperation made the two days a success. Visitors to Cedar Rapids on Friday include Louise Baumgartner Louise Hackmann Isabelle Wenger and Lois Burrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tilyria
Muehlethaler
Elgin High School
Louise Baumgartner
Louise Hackmann
Isabelle Wenger
Clermont
Lois Burrow
Cedar Rapids
Willkie Gains Delegates At National GOP Convention
Pa. Wendall T. Willkie, Indiana born, praised for mobilizing pledges from thousands of delegates at the 22nd National Republican convention. Supporters claim three Tennessee votes for Willkie, an opponent of the New Deal, admired by workers and the poor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wendall T. Willkie
Sustivs
Willkie
Tennessee
Meeting on Reporting of Accidents Program
Officials from Iowa state safety agencies and Towns Safety Commission will meet with residents and press in Aine northeast counties at the West Union court house on Thursday June 27 at 7 36 p.m. to explain the reporting of accidents program and outline uniform statewide procedures.
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Iowa
Public Safety
Towns Safety Commssion
Court House
West Union
Political Conventions Will Be Held Saturday
Miss Lula Francisca, an English instructor in the Elgin schools for two years, sent her resignation to Superintendent Rotinson last week stating she is quitting the teaching profession. No successor has been named at this time.
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Lula Francisca
Elgin
Rotinson
Ilyria Community Day and Homecoming A Success
The Illyria community reports strong turnout for Community Day and Homecoming. Friday's all day program drew the most visitors, with music and talks in the afternoon and a home talent play in the evening. Admissions totaled about 409 with receipts of 89.30 dollars. The Aid Society ran dinners and suppers in the church basement. reportable receipts not given. The main address at Homecoming Sunday was by H D Temple, district superintendent, and the meeting closed with a hymn.
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Illyria
Aid Society
H. D. Temple
District i
Alyria
Torkelson Family Reunion and Birthday Acknowledgments
The Torkelson family gatherings at Philman Larsen's home marked a reunion and birthday celebration for Mr. Larson. Attendees included multiple Torkelson relatives and extended family such as Mrs. Landsgard, Mr. Benson, and the Carlson line, with plans for moving and residence changes noted for several members.
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Torkelson
Philman Larsen
Sondsy
Larson
Or ‘Kelson
Tam
Otto Torkelson
Oliver Torkelson
Herman Schafer
Danily
Csrt Torkelson
Jane
Amy
Sylvan Torkelson
George Landsgard
Elmer Benson
Oscar Torkelson
Army Reduced to 150000 in 1921
Regular U S army was cut to 150000 personnel in 1921 following demobilization after World War I. The reduction reflected postwar economy aims and shift to a smaller peacetime force. Army leadership outlined plans to maintain readiness with a leaner structure and selective modernization.
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U.S
Fayette County Republican and Democrat Conventions Planned
Fayette County Republicans and Democrats hold county conventions Saturday near Court Vadis at 10:00 am to name delegates to county and state conventions. Both parties will nominate for senatorial, congressional, and judicial districts and fill vacancies including the supervisor seat due to Wm. E. Anderson’s death. Delegates total 204 for the county convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette County
Republicans
Democrata
Court Vadis
Wm. E. Anderson
Ut S
Des Moines
Burlington
Baptist Conference This Week at Buffalo Center
The Northwestern Conference of Baptist Churches gathers in Buffalo Center this week from Wednesday to Sunday. Iowa and Minnesota delegates attend along with representatives from Alabama. Elwin staff member B. J. Baumgart serves as treasurer. Several attendees plan travel and church leaders expected to be present through the week.
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Northwestern Conference of Baptist Churches
Buffalo Center
Iowa
Minnesota
Alinais
Elwin
B. J. Baumgartmee
Succdohee
Hans Kener
Rose
Qeasiang
Mr. and
Mel
Tevin Miller
Lloyd Jaguh
Qturs
Tyeal Churela
Tina Baa
Dinner for District Supt at Beth Dist Elruereit
A large crowd gathered at the Beth district elrre it supper in honor of district superintendent H. D. Bev Temple. The event featured a visiting talent, remarks by local leaders, and greetings from families including Mrs. Hoy Bateweie and Mrs. Laay Graver, with guests from Pit sling and Gai eagu.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beth Dist
H. D. Bev
Temple
J. Grave
le Gaterye
Eipoweeed
Watt Mons
Iva
Mes
Clas
Wenger
Ad Bins
Kailer Eujayed
Hap
Tusmer
al Waubon
Oasetian
Sanda Ford
Hoy Bateweie
Warlerlas
P Mukedholler
Gaieagu
Moening
John Grimm
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Knox and
Stimson
Thomas E. Dewey
New York
Wendell Willkie
Arthur Vandenberg
Rock Island
Chas. Feller
Myrlin Feller
Kay
Villard
Minneapolis
Libbie Larson
Robert
Irvin Lyons
Eagle Grove
Lavon Larson
Jack
Philip Hogan
Geo. Tracy
Ruby Boyle
Great Lakes
Delbert Lyons
W. C. Falk
Postville Hospital
Marie Pulfer
Deepard Hospital
M. Yenney
Ilyria
Constance Hutchinson
Bride of
Floyd Britt
Louisa Bauder
Fort Collins
Colo
Ida Mattocks
Rosanna Rothlisberger
Vernon Knight
Spooner Lake
Wisconsin
Anna Lehner
Marie Krueger
Helsing
Walter Kohis
Howard Boyle
Max. Medberry
Myrtle
Medberry
Sig
Cena Nelson
Pauline DeSari
Pleasant Street
Ulter
Parlat
DeSaci
Fed
Athert Solor Mandal
Sandy Hook, Ry
County Court House
Baptist Conference
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